Yesterday we spent the afternoon with Al and Del at Welford, it was a cold day but warm in the pub.

I have been informed that Jason Clarke formly of J M Clarke Narrowboats may be trying to revamp the business of boat building.

Buyer's beware and read this blog

Yesterday we took full advantage of the early spring sunshine by taking a long walk with Cassie across the fields.
This is now she is down to her recommended weight.

Whilst back in Braintree Maisie enjoyed her first try of a hot tub at friends Helen and Tim.

 

Today would have been Mum's birthday and always in our thoughts.
 The Maisibert was put in the water 5 years today.

Yesterday we spent the afternoon and evening with Sue and Dave starting the afternoon with a brisk walk.
Cassie enjoyed the walk playing with her ball all the time.

We have spent this weekend on Intrepid at Mercia Marina and yesterday visited Dianne and Peter.
We went for a walk taking in the views and finishing with a fantastic meal cooked by Peter

 
Cassie playing ball just outside the boat as tonight we wait for the next batch of snow

We have had more snow shower's today with more forcast for Friday.

Today we left Braintree just as the snow started and arrived at Stowe Hill just as it started.
After a short while the scene became very wintry.

Charlie Bear is born!
Charlie Bear was born in Colchester yesterday at Build a Bear with the help of Maisie

This the first snow in Essex on Monday, Cassie enjoying just being out in the yard.

We have spent a great weekend with Sue and Dave and had plenty to eat and drink.
Cassie has spent the weekend looking out for Sue and Daves cats through the patio doors

Is this the first sign of spring, I saw these whilst walking Cassie.

Happy Birthday Darren 50 today, had a great time last night with the family to celebrate.

The festive period ended with a great New Years Eve at the Crossroad Pub.

 
I didn't have totally restful Christmas period as I tiled the wall in Hilary's bathroom

We had a great family Christmas Day and as you can see a great time was had by all.
Moira did well to last as she had a late night not getting in until 3am.
The dirty stop out!!!!!

This is the river that runs through Braintree after the recent rain.
The night before I thought I would be able to take a short cut across the field to home with Cassie.

This is a little stream in Bocking after last night and today's rain.

I am little behind in posting,last Sunday we went to the Cross Roads pub in Flore to celebrate Jackie and Johns 40th wedding anniversary.

Stowe Hill looking very wintery this morning glad I got those extra radiator's working

With the forecast of the weather getting colder I have decided to fit a couple Finrads in the bedroom.
They both fit in the kick boards of the wardrobe and dressing table.

 

Today we had the first snow of the winter, I had to travel to Gayton Marina to put up some tiles for John and Jackie and the roads proved trickey as we travelled back tonight.

Last week we went back to Essex to catch up with all the family and those doctor appointments.
On Sunday we went for a walk in the woods in Colchester with Claire,Darren and Maisie.